Energy and Environment

Program Category: Agricultural and Natural Resource Management

For the purpose of ensuring the health and safety of the Commonwealth's domestic animals and providing rapid response to possible disease situations.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$1,085,316

$1,194,342

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,085,316

$1,194,342

Totals

$1,085,316

$1,194,342

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Agricultural and Natural Resource Management

Program: Farming and Agricultural Development

For the purpose of fostering the growth and viability of the Commonwealth's agricultural sector and markets.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$3,050,636

$2,943,497

Budgetary Appropriations

$2,396,739

$2,637,506

Federal Grant Spending

$653,897

$305,992

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$9,455,000

$7,160,119

Capital

$9,455,000

$7,160,119

Totals

$12,505,636

$10,103,616

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Agricultural and Natural Resource Management

Program: Forestry Management

For the purpose of managing over 3.7M acres of public and privately owned forest land and municipal watersheds.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$9,128,170

$9,419,993

Budgetary Appropriations

$3,992,939

$4,389,993

Capital

$2,250,000

$2,250,000

Federal Grant Spending

$2,885,232

$2,780,000

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$470,000

$328,411

Capital

$470,000

$328,411

Totals

$9,598,170

$9,748,404

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Agricultural and Natural Resource Management

Program: Natural Resource Conservation

For the purpose of managing public lands such as parks, forests and reservations based upon a comprehensive inventory and assessment of environmental and recreational resources, identification of the unique characteristics of a property, and development of an implementation plan to guide short and long-term objectives.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$10,728,798

$5,106,358

Budgetary Appropriations

$135,664

$149,293

Federal Grant Spending

$10,593,133

$4,957,066

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$3,774,320

$4,219,078

Budgetary Appropriations

$3,774,320

$4,219,078

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$9,883,529

$7,567,251

Capital

$9,695,000

$7,333,871

Federal Grant Spending

$188,529

$233,380

Totals

$24,386,647

$16,892,688

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Energy Conservation and Efficiency

For the purpose of developing and overseeing strategies to assist residents and businesses to save energy and manage costs, while growing the economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$1,353,016

$661,748

Budgetary Appropriations

$45,222

$49,764

Federal Grant Spending

$1,307,794

$611,983

Department of Energy Resources

$1,869,488

$1,793,801

Budgetary Appropriations

$846,241

$881,332

Federal Grant Spending

$1,023,247

$912,469

Department of Public Utilities

$1,768,454

$1,943,348

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,768,454

$1,943,348

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$38,903,192

$30,000,000

Trust Spending

$38,903,192

$30,000,000

Totals

$43,894,149

$34,398,897

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Energy Markets

For the purpose of assessing energy market operations, implementing effective policies to improve the resiliency of critical energy infrastructures, and providing information to the public and stakeholders.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Energy Resources

$226,175

$250,014

Budgetary Appropriations

$173,885

$182,562

Federal Grant Spending

$52,290

$67,452

Totals

$226,175

$250,014

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Energy Policy Development

For the purpose of establishing policies to support the emergence of clean energy technologies, businesses, and jobs in the Commonwealth.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Energy Resources

$1,463,755

$1,571,939

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,112,863

$1,168,394

Federal Grant Spending

$350,892

$403,545

Department of Public Utilities

$999,561

$1,098,414

Budgetary Appropriations

$999,561

$1,098,414

Totals

$2,463,316

$2,670,353

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Energy Resource Assessment

For the purpose of collecting assessments on electric and gas investor-owned utilities.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$690,000

$690,000

Capital

$690,000

$690,000

Department of Energy Resources

$433,454

$457,984

Budgetary Appropriations

$278,216

$292,098

Federal Grant Spending

$155,238

$165,885

Department of Public Utilities

$1,922,232

$2,112,335

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,922,232

$2,112,335

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$94,265

$116,690

Federal Grant Spending

$94,265

$116,690

Totals

$3,139,950

$3,377,009

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Facilities Remediation for Reduced Energy Consumption

For the purpose of performing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on state facilities.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

$117,700,000

$137,000,000

Capital

$117,700,000

$137,000,000

Totals

$117,700,000

$137,000,000

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy Policy and Sustainability

Program: Renewable Energy

For the purpose of increasing the contribution of renewable and alternative energy to the Commonwealth's electricity supply through the implementation of the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard programs.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Energy Resources

$186,750

$240,901

Federal Grant Spending

$186,750

$240,901

Department of Public Utilities

$999,561

$1,098,414

Budgetary Appropriations

$999,561

$1,098,414

Totals

$1,186,310

$1,339,315

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Central Administration

For the purpose of providing energy and environment business operations that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include executive oversight, developing strategic plans, giving policy guidance, and other miscellaneous support functions.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$1,881,319

$2,229,468

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,881,319

$2,229,468

Department of Energy Resources

$119,271

$128,809

Budgetary Appropriations

$104,331

$109,537

Federal Grant Spending

$14,940

$19,272

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$2,806,162

$2,432,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,145,162

$1,163,904

Capital

$1,661,000

$1,268,582

Totals

$4,806,752

$4,790,763

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Contracts and Legal Services

For the purpose of providing energy and environment contract and legal services that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include general counsel, contract development, document review, claims defense and prosecution, and negotiation and mediation.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$1,212,936

$1,450,485

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,212,936

$1,450,485

Department of Energy Resources

$250,909

$265,222

Budgetary Appropriations

$243,439

$255,586

Federal Grant Spending

$7,470

$9,636

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Totals

$1,499,273

$1,751,195

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Facilities

For the purpose of managing and maintaining energy and environment facilities, including leased space that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include property construction, improvements, and maintenance in addition to plant operations and utility costs.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Energy Resources

$695,539

$730,246

Budgetary Appropriations

$695,539

$730,246

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

$25,000

$0

Capital

$25,000

$0

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$2,862,906

$2,909,761

Budgetary Appropriations

$2,862,906

$2,909,761

Totals

$3,618,873

$3,675,494

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Human Resources

For the purpose of providing human resource management for energy and environment that supports multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include hiring, recruiting, training, collective bargaining, employee evaluations, and professional development.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$1,162,425

$1,398,385

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,162,425

$1,398,385

Department of Energy Resources

$34,777

$36,512

Budgetary Appropriations

$34,777

$36,512

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Totals

$1,232,630

$1,470,384

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment IT

For the purpose of managing and supporting the energy and environment technology infrastructure including technical support for multiple programs that cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include software development, application hosting, communication systems, data processing, and security services.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$1,230,644

$1,468,276

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,230,644

$1,468,276

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$11,988,653

$10,486,107

Budgetary Appropriations

$10,088,391

$10,486,107

Capital

$1,897,000

$0

Federal Grant Spending

$3,263

$0

Totals

$13,254,725

$11,989,870

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Planning, Accounting, and Finance

For the purpose of providing energy and environment financial management, processing, and tracking that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include budget development, grants management, transaction processing, financial reporting, and long range planning.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$1,230,644

$1,468,276

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,230,644

$1,468,276

Department of Energy Resources

$139,108

$146,049

Budgetary Appropriations

$139,108

$146,049

Department of Environmental Protection

$4,076,297

$4,153,947

Trust Spending

$4,076,297

$4,153,947

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Totals

$5,481,477

$5,803,759

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environment General Operations

Program: Energy and Environment Procurement

For the purpose of acquiring goods and services for energy and environment that support multiple programs and cannot be allocated to specific programmatic areas. Activities may include proposal development, vendor selection, distribution of goods, and purchase negotiations.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$955,015

$1,154,432

Budgetary Appropriations

$955,015

$1,154,432

Department of Energy Resources

$69,554

$73,025

Budgetary Appropriations

$69,554

$73,025

Department of Fish and Game

$35,428

$35,487

Budgetary Appropriations

$35,428

$35,487

Totals

$1,059,997

$1,262,944

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environmental Infrastructure

Program: Dams, Seawalls, and Water Resource Management

For the purpose of ensuring the structural integrity of the Commonwealth's waterways and seawall infrastructure through supervising the inspection of dams, managing stormwater, and improving water quality; activities include public education, illicit discharge detection and elimination, and construction of stormwater management controls.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$16,173,322

$21,557,190

Budgetary Appropriations

$283,322

$284,646

Capital

$15,890,000

$21,272,544

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$188,529

$233,380

Federal Grant Spending

$188,529

$233,380

Totals

$16,361,851

$21,790,570

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environmental Infrastructure

Program: Parkways and Pedestrian Bridges Management

For the purpose of maintaining parkways and associated pedestrian bridges through repairs, snow and ice treatment, street sweeping, and tree care/removal.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$33,235,917

$35,337,232

Budgetary Appropriations

$3,333,417

$3,384,732

Capital

$29,902,500

$31,952,500

Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance

$10,000

$0

Capital

$10,000

$0

Totals

$33,245,917

$35,337,232

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Energy and Environmental Infrastructure

Program: Utility Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

For the purpose of supporting policies to maintain a reliable and cost effective energy infrastructure through oversight of investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water utilities within the Commonwealth.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Public Utilities

$2,023,272

$2,217,221

Budgetary Appropriations

$2,023,272

$2,217,221

Totals

$2,023,272

$2,217,221

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Environmental Protection

Program: Coastal Zone Management

For the purpose of protecting coastal and marine resources through planning, public involvement, education, research, and sound resource management practices.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$1,605,600

$1,582,704

Capital

$850,000

$649,184

Federal Grant Spending

$755,600

$933,520

Totals

$1,605,600

$1,582,704

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Environmental Protection

Program: Environmental Research and Analysis

For the purpose of conducting scientific and legal analysis to support environmental protection including collecting and processing of water and air samples, developing protocols for analyzing environmental pollutants and toxins, providing technical and lab support for environmental enforcement cases, and regulating environmental laboratories in Massachusetts.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Environmental Protection

$2,201,619

$2,426,802

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,537,481

$1,672,348

Federal Grant Spending

$664,138

$754,454

Department of Public Utilities

$76,889

$84,493

Budgetary Appropriations

$76,889

$84,493

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$2,549,195

$2,424,664

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,717,744

$1,745,857

Capital

$736,000

$562,117

Federal Grant Spending

$95,451

$116,690

Totals

$4,827,703

$4,935,959

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Environmental Protection

Program: Hazard Waste Site Professional Certification and Compliance

For the purpose of establishing and enforcing standards for the Licensed Site Professional (LSP) profession which administers licensing exams, offers professional training, and pursues disciplinary action relative to LSPs who violate professional standards.

For the purpose of regulating the agricultural industry and pesticide application services through inspection, examination, licensing, registration, quarantine, and enforcement of laws and regulations in order to protect public health and the environment.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$1,186,427

$1,265,600

Budgetary Appropriations

$741,485

$801,909

Federal Grant Spending

$444,942

$463,691

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$2,885,232

$2,780,000

Federal Grant Spending

$2,885,232

$2,780,000

Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance

$2,000,000

$0

Budgetary Appropriations

$2,000,000

$0

State Reclamation Board

$9,718,702

$10,249,937

Trust Spending

$9,718,702

$10,249,937

Totals

$15,790,361

$14,295,537

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Environmental Protection

Program: Pollution and Waste Prevention and Management

For the purpose of preventing, reducing, and managing pollution and waste and ensuring air quality through activities such as regulating the disposal of solid waste at landfills and incinerators; providing programs to promote recycling and reduction in the use of toxic products; and managing the handling, transport and disposal of hazardous waste.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Environmental Protection

$26,772,726

$33,827,207

Budgetary Appropriations

$18,444,153

$24,415,690

Federal Grant Spending

$7,637,590

$8,676,216

Trust Spending

$690,984

$735,301

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$1,658,265

$1,311,189

Capital

$1,564,000

$1,194,499

Federal Grant Spending

$94,265

$116,690

Totals

$28,430,991

$35,138,396

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Environmental Protection

Program: Water Resource Protection and Access

For the purpose of protecting water supplies and ensuring the quality of drinking water quality from public water systems, including water pollution control actions, preservation of wetlands, preservation of public access to waterways, and oversight of wastewater treatment and drinking water infrastructure construction projects.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$613,561

$344,322

Budgetary Appropriations

$90,443

$99,529

Federal Grant Spending

$523,118

$244,793

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$18,401,010

$18,881,507

Budgetary Appropriations

$757,668

$781,507

Capital

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

Trust Spending

$14,143,342

$14,600,000

Department of Environmental Protection

$34,134,455

$37,649,007

Budgetary Appropriations

$15,652,017

$18,083,518

Federal Grant Spending

$8,342,599

$9,464,467

Trust Spending

$10,139,839

$10,101,022

Office of the Secretary for Administration and Finance

$77,479,241

$77,479,241

Budgetary Appropriations

$63,035,841

$63,035,841

Capital

$14,443,400

$14,443,400

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$3,425,000

$2,545,184

Capital

$3,425,000

$2,545,184

Totals

$134,053,266

$136,899,261

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Management

Program: Ecological Restoration and Protection

For the purpose of restoring the health and integrity of the Commonwealth's rivers, wetlands, and watersheds.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$7,700,000

$3,000,000

Capital

$7,700,000

$3,000,000

Department of Fish and Game

$487,626

$637,781

Budgetary Appropriations

$487,626

$637,781

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$1,629,265

$1,911,493

Capital

$1,535,000

$1,794,803

Federal Grant Spending

$94,265

$116,690

Totals

$9,816,890

$5,549,274

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Management

Program: Environmental Law Enforcement

For the purpose of protecting environmental and natural resources through enforcement of state and federal environmental laws and regulations, education, and public outreach including enforcement of boating and recreational vehicle laws and regulations, and registration of boats, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$2,712,791

$2,715,549

Budgetary Appropriations

$2,388,049

$2,355,769

Federal Grant Spending

$324,742

$359,780

Totals

$2,712,791

$2,715,549

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Management

Program: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Natural Heritage Management

For the purpose of managing wildlife, inland fisheries, and natural heritage programs including the protection of wild amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, freshwater and diadromous fish and endangered, threatened and special concern species.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Agricultural Resources

$90,443

$99,529

Budgetary Appropriations

$90,443

$99,529

Department of Fish and Game

$12,817,595

$13,407,486

Budgetary Appropriations

$12,817,595

$13,407,486

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$926,823

$888,374

Budgetary Appropriations

$507,610

$501,154

Capital

$260,000

$198,574

Federal Grant Spending

$159,213

$188,646

Totals

$13,834,861

$14,395,388

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Management

Program: Habitat Protection

For the purpose of acquiring land and related habitat for preservation through assessments on sporting constituencies.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$798,588

$877,999

Budgetary Appropriations

$798,588

$877,999

Department of Fish and Game

$70,856

$70,975

Budgetary Appropriations

$70,856

$70,975

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$8,872,794

$6,921,265

Budgetary Appropriations

$150,000

$150,000

Capital

$8,440,000

$6,421,195

Federal Grant Spending

$282,794

$350,070

Totals

$9,742,237

$7,870,238

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Fisheries, Wildlife and Habitat Management

Program: Marine Fisheries Licensing and Management

For the purpose of protecting and enhancing the Commonwealth's marine fishery resources through the promotion and regulation of commercial and sport fishing, as well as scientific research, education and outreach.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Fish and Game

$6,605,093

$6,801,955

Budgetary Appropriations

$6,400,673

$6,590,300

Federal Grant Spending

$204,420

$211,655

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$500,000

$305,498

Capital

$500,000

$305,498

Totals

$7,105,093

$7,107,453

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Parks and Recreation

Program: Fishing and Boating Access

For the purpose of providing boat, canoe and fishing pier access sites on inland and coastal waters, great ponds and rivers in Massachusetts.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Fish and Game

$591,273

$622,505

Budgetary Appropriations

$591,273

$622,505

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$3,000,129

$3,271,034

Budgetary Appropriations

$1,910,439

$1,884,615

Capital

$700,000

$954,683

Federal Grant Spending

$389,690

$431,736

Totals

$3,591,403

$3,893,539

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Parks and Recreation

Program: Parks Management and Operations

For the purpose of managing the Commonwealth's state park system including forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and watersheds.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$48,573,533

$51,884,259

Budgetary Appropriations

$20,978,952

$23,347,526

Capital

$26,488,833

$27,588,833

Federal Grant Spending

$1,105,748

$947,900

Joint Legislative Operations

$123,750

$0

Budgetary Appropriations

$123,750

$0

Totals

$48,697,283

$51,884,259

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Parks and Recreation

Program: Parks and Recreation Public Safety

For the purpose of providing lifeguard and emergency services at pools, wading pools, spray decks, beaches, and inland ponds which the Commonwealth operates including providing security at the Massachusetts Statehouse and other park facilities.

Department

FY 2013

Projected Spending

FY 2014

Recommended Spending

Department of Conservation and Recreation

$14,871,779

$16,515,602

Budgetary Appropriations

$14,871,779

$16,515,602

Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs

$4,330,568

$4,320,966

Budgetary Appropriations

$3,940,878

$3,889,230

Federal Grant Spending

$389,690

$431,736

Totals

$19,202,347

$20,836,568

Government Function: Energy and Environment

Program Category: Parks and Recreation

Program: Preservation of Historic Resources

For the purpose of preserving historically significant buildings, cemeteries, and landscapes.